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MENAGERIE fabric and wallpaper – Fantastical birds of paradise spread their plumes, and mischievous monkeys run along snaking vines, amongst exotic blooms and butterflies encircling a decorative heart.
“Taken from one of our recent fashion launch, this design seems
to sum up the collection. It’s a classic print repeat for fabric and
wallpaper but its handle and motifs give it a fresh spin. I love the
hot house tones, and the fresh mint, lavender and lime. I would
happily use this design in any room from bathroom to bedroom
to give some character and playful personality”. MW
AZARI fabric and wallpaper – A magnificent display of peacock feathers is depicted in lace-like line-drawing, the monochrome use of colour results in a very modern damask.
“A reoccurring motif within my work, I never tire of the peacock’s
majestic, symmetrical beauty. I wanted to capture its essence but
in a fresh new way so set about a graphic repeat pattern using
solid blocks of colour and treating the design as if it were a fine,
intricately woven lace”. MW
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The DURBAR collection conjures up images of India. Matthew Williamson takes a light-hearted approach, with playful scenes of landscapes and animals, and traditional paisley and damask designs
are interpreted with a modern hand.
“I wanted to pay subtle homage to India in this collection whilst keeping each design usable and workable in any space”. MW
PRESS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 2016
DURBAR FABRICS AND WALLPAPERS
JALI TRELLIS fabric and wallpaper – A Mughal style trellis is embroidered on contrasting taffeta ground, or as a wallpaper printed on a foxed mirror finish.
VICEROY fabric and wallpaper – A sumptuous damask fabric composed of velvet appliqué and embroidered marigolds in vibrant colours, the wallpaper of the same name is softly coloured with a simple ombré effect.
ZANSKAR fabric and wallpaper – Celebrations at a temple, guests arriving by boat, horsemen, palaces, cows, monkeys, and a girl dancing with a peacock are featured in charming ‘story-telling’ vignettes.
“The pattern was drawn and then painted by hand and is made
up of whimsical scenes which up close show a light-hearted look
at Indian life but from afar it has the effect of a traditional and
classic Toile de Jouy. ” MW
ARAVALI fabric and wallpaper – Horsemen, cows, monkeys and birds can be found in a landscape of rolling hills and forests.
“This design makes
me smile. It’s
playful, optimistic
and I love its naive
almost wood-block
print qualities. The
pattern depicts
tropical trees and
cheeky monkeys in a hilltop landscape. I’d use the bold colours
for a children’s room whereas the chic metallic palette feels very
grown up and sophisticated”. MW
YAMUNA fabric – A finely embroidered exotic paisley.
HAVELI fabric – A richly coloured chenille jacquard of Mughal palmettes.
NARISSA wallpaper – A worldly traveller’s collection of butterflies and Indian artefacts are displayed in decorative frames.
“Butterflies are an
iconic motif of my
brand and as such I’ve
been collecting them
in frames, paintings,
postcards and the like
for years. I wanted to
build a photographic
wallpaper to reflect my collection, I love the contemporary effect
and drama this wallpaper would bring to any room. I’ll no doubt
be using it at home and layering even more imagery on top of it
so it’s almost like a live ever-changing mood board!” MW
MAKRANA wallpaper – This marbled design imitates end-papers found in antiquarian books, in wonderful colour combinations such as saffron with turquoise, or black and copper.
MUGHAL GARDEN wallpaper – A friendly tiger finds his home in a beautiful Mughal palace garden.
“This pattern is
bold, bright and
beautiful, which
are the three buzz
words I was thinking
of when working
on the design. It’s
a high impact,
statement wallpaper, full of exotic energy and I love the network
of flora and fauna and aged temples hidden within giving the
design a vintage quality”. MW
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